Warrants issued for Leesville teen in DeRidder shooting

An at-large Leesville teenager is the fifth suspect in the shooting of two young men in DeRidder shortly after midnight on Labor Day.

DeRidder police said an arrest warrant has been issued for Larry Williams, III, 17, on charges of conspiracy to commit first degree murder and attempted first degree murder.

Law enforcement officials said he should be considered armed and dangerous in light of the nature of the current charges and reports of his other possible activities.

Four arrests have previously been made in the case that began with two large groups of mostly juveniles gathered at small DeRidder basketball court for a planned fight between two individuals.

As the fight was about to begin, witnesses said, several persons pulled guns from their waistbands and the crowd took flight.

Among the shots fired one hit a person in the shoulder and another lodged in a victim’s spine, police said.

Those previously arrested are Tarik Njoku, 19; Jushawn “Ju-Ju” Flammings, 17; Sam Miller, 17; and a 16-year-old. The latter two are Leesville residents.

Detectives said the investigation is on going and more arrests are expected.

If you know of Williams' location, you can contact DeRidder Police Detectives at 337-462-8911 or Crimestoppers at 337-462-8918 and remain anonymous and be given a code. A reward of up to $1000 will be given for information leading directly to his arrest.